In This Issue
2007 Futures Calendar & Reference Guide
Reports and Expiration Notices


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(all times are CST)
Friday, December 22nd
| Exchange | Details |
| CBOT | Floor: 12:00 close: Financial and agricultural contracts 12:30 close: Metals contracts Regular close: Equity contracts |
| eCBOT | 12:00 close: Agricultural and Dow-AIG contracts 12:30 close: Metals and mini-agricultural contracts 1:00 close: Financial contracts Regular close: Equity contracts |
| CME | Floor: 12:00 close: Foreign exchange, interest rate, commodity, and GSCI contracts 12:02 close: Commodity options Regular close: Equity contracts |
| GLOBEX | 12:00 close: Commodity and GSCI contracts 3:15 close: Foreign exchange and interest rate contracts Regular close: Equity, NYMEX/COMEX, housing, and weather contracts |
| Nymex/Comex | 11:00 close: Aluminum and palladium 11:05 close: Copper and silver 11:10 close: Platinum and gold 12:00 close: Energy products |
| NYBOT | 12:00 close: Financial contracts Regular close: Agricultural contract |
| OneChicago | Regular close |
| NYSE | Regular Close |
Sunday, December 24th
| Exchange | Details |
| CBOT | Floor: Closed |
| eCBOT | Closed |
| CME | Floor: Closed |
| GLOBEX | Closed |
| Nymex/Comex | Closed |
| NYBOT | Closed |
| OneChicago | Closed |
| NYSE | Closed |
Monday, December 25th
| Exchange | Details |
| CBOT | Floor: Closed |
| eCBOT | Closed. Tuesday, Dec. 26 open at 6:00 AM for financial contracts and 6:15 AM for equity and metals contracts |
| CME | Floor: Closed |
| GLOBEX | Closed Evening opening at 5:00 PM |
| Nymex/Comex | Floor: Closed |
| CME Globex/ClearPort | Closed. Evening opening at 5:00 |
| NYBOT | Closed |
| OneChicago | Closed |
| NYSE | Closed |
Disclaimer:
Trading commodity futures and options involves substantial risk of loss. The recommendations contained in this letter is of opinion only and does not guarantee any profits. These are risky markets and only risk capital should be used. Past performances are not necessarily indicative of future results. This is not a solicitation of any order to buy or sell, but a current futures market view provided by Cannon Trading Inc. Any statement of facts herein contained are derived from sources believed to be reliable, but are not guaranteed as to accuracy, nor they purport to be complete. No responsibility is assumed with respect to any such statement or with respect to any expression of opinion herein contained. Readers are urged to exercise their own judgment in trading!
Source: Moore Research Center, Inc.
| Date | Reports | Expiration & Notice Dates |
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| 12/21 Thu |
7:30 AM CST - GDP-Final(Q3) 7:30 AM CST - Chain Deflator-Final(Q3) 7:30 AM CST - USDA Weekly Export Sales 7:30 AM CST - Initial Claims-Weekly 9:00 AM CST - Leading Indicators(Nov) 11:00 AM CST - Philadelphia Fed(Dec) 9:30 AM CST - EIA Gas Storage 2:00 PM CST - Cold Storage 3:30 PM CST - Money Supply |
LT: Dec Value Line(KCBT)
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| 12/22 Fri |
7:30 AM CST - Durable Orders(Nov)
7:30 AM CST - Personal Income & Spending(Nov) 8:50 AM CST - Michigan Sentiment-Rev(Dec) 2:00 PM CST - Cattle On Feed 2:00 PM CST - Livestock Slaughter 2:00 PM CST - Dairy Products Prices |
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| 12/25 Mon |
Christmas Day Holiday
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| 12/26 Tue |
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| 12/27 Wed |
9:00 AM CST - New Home Sales(Nov)
9:30 AM CST - API & DOE Energy Stats 2:00 PM CST - Quarterly Hogs & Pigs |
LT: Dec Gold(CMX)
Dec Silver(CMX) Dec Copper(CMX) Dec Platinum(NYM) Dec Palladium(NYM) |
| 12/28 Thu |
7:30 AM CST - USDA Weekly Export Sales
7:30 AM CST - Initial Claims-Weekly 9:00 AM CST - Consumer Confidence(Dec) 9:00 AM CST - Existing Home Sales(Nov) 9:30 AM CST - EIA Gas Storage 3:30 PM CST - Money Supply |
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* Please note that the information contained in this letter is intended for clients, prospective clients, and audiences who have a basic understanding, familiarity, and interest in the futures markets.
** The material contained in this letter is of opinion only and does not guarantee any profits. These are risky markets and only risk capital should be used. Past performances are not necessarily indicative of future results.
*** This is not a solicitation of any order to buy or sell, but a current market view provided by Cannon Trading Inc. Any statement of facts herein contained are derived from sources believed to be reliable, but are not guaranteed as to accuracy, nor they purport to be complete. No responsibility is assumed with respect to any such statement or with respect to any expression of opinion herein contained. Readers are urged to exercise their own judgment in trading!